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David du Plessis

David du Plessis is the Head of the Treasury Desk at Wauko where he executes a critical role in converting complex market movements into practical, value-adding strategies for clients. David’s core responsibility is to lead our dynamic treasury team in delivering end-to-end treasury management services, foreign exchange risk solutions, and liquidity optimisation services.

With 7 years of experience across treasury and risk management services he has worked with a diverse client base across multiple sectors including agriculture, manufacturing, retail, and technology. His oversight extends across all treasury operations, including currency risk management, interbank relationships, strategic liquidity planning, regulatory compliance, and advisory services for both the group and its clients.

David’s approach to treasury management is grounded in the belief that every business faces unique financial and operational risks. By combining smart system integration with deep market insight, he helps clients gain better control over their cashflow and make quicker, more informed decisions. Always looking to improve, he’s committed to staying ahead of the curve in a fast-changing financial environment.

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